Director of Patient Care Services (RN) - Home Health

Job Description

Director of Patient Care Services (RN) – Home Health GrandCare Health Services – Pasadena, CA Pay Range: $150,000 – $180,000 per year + Incentive Structure Job Type: Full-Time At GrandCare Health Services, we are a recognized leader in post-surgical rehabilitation, delivering expert and compassionate care directly in the comfort of our patients’ homes. Serving communities across Southern California, we specialize in orthopedic rehab—not your typical home health population—and are committed to dignity, respect, and exceptional outcomes. We offer a close-knit, high-performing team environment where clinicians and staff are empowered to grow professionally, specialize in orthopedics, neuro, and pain management, and truly see their patients improve. Our culture is built on trust, autonomy, and support—and our Yelp reviews speak for themselves! RESPONSIBILITIES We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Patient Care Services (RN) to join our growing home health team. This leadership role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all clinical services. The DPCS establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and practices that uphold high-quality patient care and align with the organization’s mission and philosophy. Clinical & Operational Leadership Oversees all direct and indirect patient care services delivered by clinical staff. Provides leadership, guidance, and support to Coordinators and Clinical Supervisors to ensure continuous improvement in care delivery. Assists Clinical Supervisors with team management, staffing, and daily clinical planning. Supports clinical personnel with assessments, care planning, care coordination, and evaluation of patient and caregiver needs. Compliance, Quality, & Performance Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations governing home health operations and personnel. Leads performance improvement initiatives, including productivity reviews, quarterly assessments, and annual evaluations. Evaluates Clinical Supervisors and assists them in developing effective clinician performance evaluation skills. Maintains oversight of clinical documentation and ensures accurate, timely, and compliant recordkeeping. Ensures the safe and high‑quality delivery of all home health services. Administrative & Strategic Responsibilities Assists the Executive Director/Administrator with budget development and fiscal oversight. Monitors operational indicators such as census trends, staffing needs, and service volume to guide organizational decisions. Manages recruitment, hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and termination of organization personnel. Oversees inventory management to ensure adequate supplies and equipment for patient care. Develops, implements, and evaluates orientation and ongoing education programs for clinical and administrative staff. Helps establish organizational goals and develops policies and procedures to support operational excellence. Promotes home health services within the healthcare community. Serves as Acting Executive Director/Administrator in their absence. QUALIFICATIONS Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in California. Minimum three (3) years of home health management experience required. Strong understanding of home health regulations, standards of care, and compliance requirements. Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) preferred. Proven ability to lead, supervise, and mentor clinical and administrative staff. Effective communication skills with the ability to engage tactfully with patients, families, referral sources, and community partners. Valid driver’s license, reliable insured vehicle, and ability to travel as needed. Strong observational, verbal, and written communication skills. Knowledge of business operations and applicable state and federal regulatory guidelines. BENEFITS Competitive compensation Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with generous company match Critical illness benefit Paid time off Employee assistance program WHY JOIN GRANDCARE? GrandCare Health Services is part of the Cornerstone Group, a network of 75+ home health and hospice agencies nationwide. While we benefit from the strength of a larger organization, we operate with the heart of a local team. We believe our employees are our greatest asset—and we’re committed to fostering a culture where you can thrive. We live by our CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Customer Second Ownership If you're passionate about patient care and want to help build the best post-surgical rehab team in Southern California, we’d love to meet you! GrandCare Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.